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Thickness of concrete pavers varies according to the application:
Pavers made in the United States should meet
or exceed the requirements established in the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) C 936, Standard Specifications for
Solid Interlocking Concrete Paving Units.
- Here are the requirements for thisstandard:
- An average compressive strength of 8,000 psi
- An average absorption no greater than 5%
- Resistance to at least 50 freeze-thaw
cycles with average material loss not exceeding 1%
- Conformance to abrasion resistance tests
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